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Jenkins Hall Renovation Scope of Work

The Jenkins Hall Renovation Project will be built within the existing building with the exception of the addition of an exterior elevator and required walkways at the east side of the building. The site surrounding the building will be adapted as required for path of travel, accessible routes, and easing of ingress and egress at the building. As a requirement of the California Building Code, Existing Buildings, this building will also undergo a seismic retrofit. Major renovation elements are outlined below:

The exterior site renovation will include reconstruction of the north entry to achieve better interface with the existing sidewalks and improvements to correct such. The south entry will also require renovation to improve access from the west side of the building into the south entry. A new exterior elevator will be constructed on the east side of the building which will serve both the first and second floors as well as a connected new pedestrian bridge to the existing walkway east of the building. An outdoor elevated seating area is also planned for the outside of the building near the southwest corner.

The interior of the second floor will be fully renovated to include two lecture halls (one will be tiered seating and the other will be flexible seating with moveable tables), a department office, faculty offices, fully renovated and expanded restrooms, renovated utility space with dedicated building systems, new hallway configuration, and stair access to the 1st floor at the east side of the building near the new elevator. The existing split level stair at north entry will remain.

The interior of the first floor will also be fully renovated to include two large dry lab spaces (48 seats per lab), conference room, department office, faculty offices, restrooms, utility space for dedicated building systems, new hallways, and stair access to the 2nd floor at the east side of the building near new elevator. The existing split level stair at north entry will remain.

A new HVAC system will be established and be centrally controlled with a digital building controls system.

Gas, electric and water metering will be installed with revised utility piping routed within the building will accommodate new utility systems. All utility systems will be connected to the digital building controls system.

All electrical panels and wiring will be replaced with a UPS back-up provided. An emergency back-up generator will also be installed.

Building lighting systems will be replaced with a modernized lighting control system capable of being programmed remotely.

Data and telecommunication pathways will be replaced and a main telecom room established for the building. Wireless access points will be provided throughout the building to ensure such coverage.

A new exterior elevator will be constructed and installed at the east side of the building connecting the 1st and 2nd floors as well as a new pedestrian bridge to the existing walkway serving the Science A 3rd floor west entrance. Construction of these improvements are critical as such will allow direct connection to the University’s designated ADA pathway through the main campus.

The roof will be replaced with insulation added.

The exterior of the building will be painted.

The primary exterior doors and door hardware entry and security systems will be replaced.

The Brookins House will be demolished.

The project will be designed to achieve a minimum of a LEED silver equivalent rating.

Consider the University’s commitment toward public art in the design especially as concerned with signage, branding or building amenities.